Bowater Mersey to be indefinitely idled
June 15th, 2012 | Posted in Mill Closures & Layoffs | 5 comments »
Resolute Forest Products has just announced that it will indefinitely idle the Mersey newsprint mill located in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia.
The facility, owned by Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited (BMPCL), is a joint venture between Resolute (51%) and the Washington Post (49%).
The indefinite idling will be effective on Sunday, June 17, 2012.
“The mill produces newsprint primarily for export markets and is unable to compete due to declining prices in those markets, caused mainly by unfavorable currency fluctuations, stated Richard Garneau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Resolute. “The decision to indefinitely idle production at the facility was difficult as we are mindful of the impact it will have on affected employees and local communities. We have worked diligently with the provincial government, our employees, union leadership and other stakeholders but simply could not overcome the inherent challenges.”
The company remains committed to customer service and delivery of high-quality products and will work closely with customers to ensure a smooth transition.
This indefinite idling will reduce capacity by approximately 250,000 metric tons of newsprint. Approximately 320 employees at the Mersey paper mill, associated woodlands, Oakhill sawmill and Brooklyn Power Corporation will be affected by this action. Resolute will continue to work collaboratively with governments to ensure that impacted employees are provided support during this transition.
The company is currently assessing the feasibility of selling all of its assets in Nova Scotia, including its private timberlands, the paper mill, sawmill and Brooklyn Power.
Source: Resolute Forest Products
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Indefinite Idle means it won’t start up again ….
To come out of bankruptcy they cut that deal with Quebec, which did not take too of close reading to determine Ontario and Maritime mills are F ****d. Thorold, you have a bullseye on your back right about now, you are next in line for the reaper.
It’s criminal how the thieves lied to everyone to get millions of dollars from the provincial government, and over a $150,000 tax break from the municipality and countless concessions from the unionized employees and are still carrying through with what they had planned all along…closure. And I’m sure they have probably gotten an extension from 5 to 10 years to prop up the pension plan just like the other thieves in Port Hawkesbury.
Let’s see how much of the money Dumb and Dumber (dickster) is able to recuperate from the thieves.
well the quebec b@stards got what they wanted….finally screwed with and crippled a great mill with a world class sheet..great shipping and reasonable fibre supply!!..well its over now and if one good thing is to come outta this is having Garneau and the rest of his quebec bunch of trash out of our province!!!!…crash and burn resolute!!!!!!
Well brothers and sisters as far as i know i have two more shifts….. then its all over. I have enjoyed working with the crew for over the last 23yrs and your a good bunch of folks. I hope we all fair out, and have a successful next chapter in our lives.I wont miss the atmosphere that we have endured over the last few years but i will miss working with you all…Keep your heads held high cuz we did try harder then they……
KSColp